Core Strengths · Methodologies & Tooling

Skills

Research, teaching and consulting in Sustainable Urban Planning and Architecture

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Every Competence, in Words

A comprehensive breakdown of scientific methods, computational workflows, and tools applied across research, teaching, and professional practice.

Computing & building tools

Computational Design

Computational Design and Parametric Modeling

Mastery of parametric systems for advanced algorithmic design; Complex process automation

Visual Programming and Scripting

Expertise in Grasshopper, Python; Development of custom solutions and plugins

Generative Algorithms

Expertise in generating design through computational methods

BIM (Building Information Modeling)

Expertise in BIM processes for building design and management

Open Data and Open Source

Open Data and Open Source Platforms

Advocacy of open data; Use of tools like Ladybug Tools, QGIS and Blender

Data Pipeline Management

Expertise in creating and managing data pipelines for environmental analysis

Open-Source Research Software Development

Authoring and publishing open-source tools and plugins for environmental and computational design; Development of automation frameworks for ENVI-met, Grasshopper and GIS workflows

Geospatial Data Analysis

Ability to analyze and visualize geospatial data using GIS software

Software Development

Software Development and Programming

Skills in Python, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS; Creation of custom tools for design

API and Plugin Development

Experience in creating APIs and plugins for Grasshopper and other platforms

Data Analysis Tool Development

Skill in creating custom data analysis tools for research and design

Digital Modeling and Fabrication

Digital Modeling and Prototyping

Specialization in 3D modeling; Experience in 3D printing, CNC milling and digital fabrication

3D Digitization and Scanning

Experience with digital scanning techniques, including photogrammetry

Measuring the environment

Thermo-Fluid Dynamics and Microclimate

Thermo-Fluid Dynamics and Microclimate Analysis

Expertise in urban thermal analysis; Advanced simulations using ENVI-met and EnergyPlus

Climate Data Integration and Analysis

Skill in collecting, integrating and analyzing climate data for design purposes

CFD Simulation

Experience in computational fluid dynamics simulation to evaluate urban environmental performance

Urban Heat Island Mitigation Strategies

Knowledge of urban heat island mitigation methods

Environmental Monitoring

Experience in using instruments for the monitoring of urban environmental metrics

Local Climate Zone (LCZ) Mapping

High-resolution classification of urban climate zones; Application to historical and mid-Adriatic urban contexts for climate resilience

Research

Sustainable Urban Planning and Design Research

Extensive research experience in areas like Urban Resilience, Urban Regeneration, Architectural Innovation, Environmental Improvement and Urban Sustainability

Urban Resilience

Research and interventions to increase resilience in urban contexts

Urban Regeneration

Research and design to improve existing urban area

Urban Sustainability

Research and interventions to achieve urban sustainability

AI and Data-Driven Urban Design

Application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to urban, health and demographic data; Decision-support tools for adaptive, climate-responsive planning

Architectural Innovation

Research and practice in architectural innovation

Environmental Improvement

Research and application of innovative environmental strategies

Representing & sharing

Visualization

Visualization and Representation

Expertise in architectural representation; Creation of multimedia content; Dynamic data visualization

VR/AR and Immersive Technologies

Experience with Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality tools for architecture

Video Mapping and Animation

Skilled in video mapping techniques; 2D/3D animation

Digital Media and Content Creation

Expertise in graphic design; Production of audiovisual content integrated with data and open source tools

Photography and Videography

Skilled in photography and videography for architectural representation

Teaching and Training

University Teaching and Specialized Training

Extensive experience in university teaching; Development of courses and workshops

Research Dissemination and Scientific Publications

Experience in presenting research; Publications on scientific journals

Thesis Supervision and Mentoring

Co-supervision of graduate theses; Long-term teaching tutorship in environmental design and communication courses

Consulting

Consulting on various topics such as climate change, sustainability and regeneration

Peer Review

Reviewer for international scientific journals and publications; Editorial review of academic volumes